ICD Code Z98.61

ICD code Z98.61 is a code used to indicate a history of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

1. History of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

2. Patient presents for follow-up care or evaluation related to previous CABG

3. No current complications or active disease of the bypass graft

4. Documentation indicates the patient’s past surgical intervention for coronary artery disease

5. No acute cardiac symptoms requiring a different diagnosis code

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z98.61 include:

- 45378 (Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic)

- 45380 (Colonoscopy, with biopsy)

- 45385 (Colonoscopy, with polypectomy)

- 45390 (Colonoscopy, with endoscopic mucosal resection)

- 45388 (Colonoscopy, with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s))

- 45384 (Colonoscopy, with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps)

- 45381 (Colonoscopy, with directed submucosal injection)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and follow-up care related to ICD code Z98.61.

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